Victor Stephan vs Namig Guliyev
Victor Stephan (35, IM, FRA) and Namig Guliyev (52, GM, AZE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Guliyev leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2359 and 2468, the Elo model gives Guliyev a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2359 vs 2468 (Δ -109)
With Victor Stephan as white
27% Victor24% draw48% Namig
With Namig Guliyev as white
20% Victor20% draw59% Namig
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Victor Stephan | Namig Guliyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2359 | 2468-13 |
| Peak rating | 2439 · Mar 2020 | 2590 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 29 | 33 |
| World rank now | #2,496 | #857 |
| World rank peak | #1,334 | #173 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,350 | 1,725 |
| Months active | 198 | 218 |
| % white wins | 60% | 68% |
| % black wins | 57% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2372 | 2433 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 103 | 166 |
Best Win
Victor Stephan
Namig Guliyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Victor Stephan
Namig Guliyev